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Undergraduate Studies

MLSC 101 Leadership and Personal Development

Introduces how personal skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, time management, and physical/mental fitness are critical for effective leadership and relate to Army leadership. The focus is on understanding Army leadership and the ROTC program. Available to all students.

*The military science lab MLSC 196 provides application experience to complement classroom learning in MLSC 101.  The lab is open to all UNC students and encouraged for all cadets but only required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU.

2

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

MLSC 102 Introduction to Tactical Leadership

Overviews leadership fundamentals such as goal setting, problem-solving, active listening, presenting briefs, providing feedback, and using effective writing skills. Students explore the Army Leadership Requirements Model in practical, hands-on, and interactive exercises. Available to all students.

*The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is open to all UNC students and encouraged for all cadets but only required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU.

2

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

MLSC 196 Leadership and Personal Development Lab

Application of skills, knowledge and leadership taught throughout the semester. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is encouraged for all cadets and required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU. Open to all students and should be taken concurrently with MLSC 101.

1

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

MLSC 197 Introduction to Tactical Leadership Lab

Application of skills, knowledge and leadership taught throughout the semester. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is encouraged for all cadets and required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU. Open to all students and should be taken concurrently with MLSC 102.

1

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

MLSC 201 Innovative Team Leadership

Explores dimensions of tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Case studies provide context for learning the Soldier's Creed and Warrior Ethos. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is encouraged for all cadets and required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU. Open to all students.

2

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

MLSC 202 Foundations of Tactical Leadership

Examines challenges of leading teams in operational environments. The course highlights terrain analysis, patrolling, and operation orders. Further study of the theoretical basis of Army Leadership develops greater self-awareness through assessment of personal leadership style. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is encouraged for all cadets and required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU. Open to all students.

2

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

MLSC 235 Military Tactical Leadership

This course allows students to be trained in and apply military tactics, techniques, and procedures in a realistic setting.  This course is taught at Fort Knox, KY during the summer session.  Students interested in attaining credit for the ROTC basic course curriculum through attendance at Cadet Summer Training Basic Camp can receive academic credit through this course.

1

Offered

Generally offered Summer Annually

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 4 credit hours

MLSC 296 Innovative Team Leadership Lab

Application of skills, knowledge and leadership taught throughout the semester. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is open to all UNC students and encouraged for all cadets but only required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU. Available to all students and should be taken concurrently with MLSC 201.

1

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

MLSC 297 Foundations of Tactical Leadership Lab

Application of skills, knowledge and leadership taught throughout the semester. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is encouraged for all cadets but required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU. Available to all students and should be taken concurrently with MLSC 202.

1

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

MLSC 301 Adaptive Team Leadership

Challenges Cadets to practice adaptive leadership skills as they lead squad operations. The focus is developing tactical leadership abilities in order to succeed at ROTC's summer Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is encouraged for all cadets but required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU. Requires department approval. 

3

Corequisites

MLSC 396

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

MLSC 302 Applied Team Leadership

Using intense application of adaptive team leadership, this course challenges Cadets in leading operations at the small unit level. Cadets continue to develop proficiency in Troop Leading Procedures, and are evaluated as leaders as they prepare to attend the ROTC summer Leader Development Assessment Course (LDAC). The military science lab MLSC 397 is the application portion of the course.  The lab is required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU. Department approval is required.

3

Prerequisites

(MLSC 301 and MLSC 396 with a minimum grade of D-)

Corequisites

MLSC 397

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

MLSC 357 American Military Experience

Students will examine the military heritage of the United States from the colonial period to the early twenty-first century. Requires department approval.

3

Offered

Regularly scheduled at CSU Fort Collins.

MLSC 386 Leader Development and Assessment Course

Theories and principles of leadership applied to actual field situations during the 35-day Cadet Summer Training Advanced Camp held at Fort Knox, KY. 

6

Prerequisites

(MLSC 301 and MLSC 302 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Summer Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Military Science Minor(s)

MLSC 396 Adaptive Team Leadership Lab

Application of skills, knowledge and leadership taught throughout the semester. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU.

1

Corequisites

MLSC 301

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

MLSC 397 Applied Team Leadership Lab

Application of skills, knowledge and leadership taught throughout the semester. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU.

1

Prerequisites

(MLSC 301 and MLSC 396 with a minimum grade of D-)

Corequisites

MLSC 302

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

MLSC 401 Adaptive Leadership

This course transitions the focus of Cadets from being a trainee to being a trainer as they plan, execute and assess training events. Cadets will learn about the special trust proposed by the US Constitution to Army Officers-a trust above and beyond other professions. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU.

3

Prerequisites

(MLSC 301 and MLSC 302 and MLSC 396 and MLSC 397 with a minimum grade of D-)

Corequisites

MLSC 496

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

MLSC 402 Leadership in a Complex World

This course completes the transition from being a trainee to being a trainer, and emphasizes Cadets preparing for their first unit of assignment and the demands of leading as commissioned officers in the Army. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU.

3

Prerequisites

(MLSC 401 and MLSC 496 with a minimum grade of D-)

Corequisites

MLSC 497

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

MLSC 422 Directed Study

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Requires department approval.

1-3

Prerequisites

MLSC 402 with a minimum grade of D-

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

MLSC 496 Adaptive Leadership Lab

Application of skills, knowledge and leadership taught throughout the semester. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU.

1

Corequisites

MLSC 401

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

MLSC 497 Leadership in a Complex World Lab

Application of skills, knowledge and leadership taught throughout the semester. The military science lab is the application portion of the course.  The lab is required for contracted cadets.  Labs are held in Fort Collins at CSU.

1

Prerequisites

(MLSC 401 and MLSC 496 with a minimum grade of D-)

Corequisites

MLSC 402

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually